Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,644 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.39
Gary Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Annoni. Nicola Carlo Annoni shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.31
Cyril Chanelet lofts the ball long. David Formon shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.43
Harry Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Redondo. Ernesto Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ernesto Redondo!
12.30
Gilles Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Annoni. Nicola Carlo Annoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Murphy but the linesman indicates offside!
15.52
Queens Park Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.41
Henry Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Brouwers. Louis Brouwers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Formon. David Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Fowler.
21.53
Cyril Chanelet kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Owen. Stephen Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Redondo. Ernesto Redondo shoots from distance but John Souness is on top of it.
24.43
Louis Brouwers surges forward with the ball. Louis Brouwers goes all the way! Louis Brouwers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Souness easily smothers it!
27.46
Gilles Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. Gilles Mcleod goes all the way! Gilles Mcleod shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.06
Harry Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Ross Edwards. Ross Edwards tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
36.39
Gilles Mcleod makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Annoni. Nicola Carlo Annoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.16
Louis Brouwers hacks Gary Niven from behind! The referee calls over Louis Brouwers and warns him to calm down! Gary Niven runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Manchester United kick off!
53.32
Gilles Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Annoni. Nicola Carlo Annoni shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.11
Cyril Chanelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Scowcroft. Harry Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Redondo. Ernesto Redondo whips in a cross ball towards David Formon. David Formon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.14
Max Power barges into David Formon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.02
Gilles Mcleod takes it forward alone. Gilles Mcleod shoots from distance but somehow Terry Edworthy manages to keep it out.
67.01
Stephen Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Edwards. Ross Edwards shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.05
Dion Fowler makes a probing pass to Jerome Garny. Jerome Garny chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Annoni. Nicola Carlo Annoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.47
Darren Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Brouwers. Louis Brouwers brings the ball forward. Louis Brouwers shoots from outside the area. Louis Brouwers scores for Queens Park Rangers!!
75.48
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.04
Max Power hacks Ross Edwards from behind! Max Power is given a warning by the referee! Ross Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.12
Manchester United are easily keeping Queens Park Rangers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
81.25
Harry Scowcroft takes it forward alone. Harry Scowcroft shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.52
Henry Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Brouwers. Louis Brouwers knocks the ball forward to Ross Edwards. Ross Edwards shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.40
Damir Berthelin passes the ball forward to Harry Scowcroft. Harry Scowcroft sees a break and surges forward. Harry Scowcroft goes all the way! Harry Scowcroft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Queens Park Rangers are easily keeping Manchester United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Louis Brouwers of Queens Park Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.7402597402597 vs 40.2597402597403
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 46.75%, Away team third: 28.57%